Caption

Sestertius depicting Julia Mamaea ca. 180–235 and Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235, issuer Alexander Severus; obverse/personifications: Julia Mamaea — iconography; reverse: Felicitas personification. Date: 225–235. Place of creation: Rome, Roman Empire 27 BC–476. Coin; diameter 29.0–29.5 mm; weight 18.2 g., A round, irregularly shaped dark coin with a worn surface showing a faint raised profile of a person on one side and a standing figure on the opposite side; the coin displays a rough texture with visible wear and small nicks around the edge, and colors include dark brown, black, with hints of greenish and reddish tones.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_289

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius depicting Julia Mamaea ca 180–235 Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 issuer Alexander Severus obverse personifications Julia Mamaea iconography reverse Felicitas personification Date 225–235 Place creation Rome Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Coin diameter 29.0–29.5 mm weight 18.2 g round irregularly shaped dark coin worn surface showing faint raised profile person side standing figure opposite side coin displays rough texture visible wear small nicks edge colors include dark brown black hints greenish reddish tones.